Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorine-containing agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure allows for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex aromatic systems. The presence of bromo and cyano groups enables palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings, facilitating the creation of biaryl or amino-substituted derivatives with enhanced biological activity. Commonly employed in research settings for designing novel crop protection agents.